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(651) 299-6151
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281 5th St E, St. Paul, MN 55101

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Crane Ordway Apartments

281 5th St E
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 299-6151
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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Crane Ordway Apartments offers Studio apartments having 500–640 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • Studio

      Studio, 1 bath

      Studio, 1 Bath, 500 sq ft
       

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      Call for AvailabilityStudio, 1 bath500 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Smoke Free

      Studio, 1 bath

      Studio, 1 Bath, 590 sq ft
       

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      Call for AvailabilityStudio, 1 bath590 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Smoke Free

      Studio, 1 bath

      Studio, 1 Bath, 600-640 sq ft
       
      Largest StudioThis is the largest Studio at this Property

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      Call for AvailabilityStudio, 1 bath600-640 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Smoke Free
    Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 70 Units
    • 6 Stories
    • Built in 1905

    Fees and Policies

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Others

    Allowed

    Parking Info and Fees

    Surface LotiParking Available

    Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

    Features and Amenities

    On-Site Services

    • Property Manager On Site
    • Laundry Facilities

    Community Features

    • Clubhouse
    • Multi Use Room
    • Conference Rooms

    Recreation and Fitness

    • Fitness Center

    Interior Features

    • Storage Space
    • Heating
    • Air Conditioning
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
    • Smoke Free
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    281 5th St E, St. Paul, MN 55101

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    Monday10:00 am–5:00 pm
    Tuesday10:00 am–5:00 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am–5:00 pm
    Thursday10:00 am–5:00 pm
    Friday10:00 am–5:00 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

    Frequently Asked Questions about Crane Ordway Apartments

    Where is Crane Ordway Apartments located?

    Crane Ordway Apartments is located at 281 5th St E near the Lowertown area of St. Paul, MN

    What is the current rent range at Crane Ordway Apartments?

    Call us today for rates on the Studio to 0 options at Crane Ordway Apartments

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Crane Ordway Apartments are
    • Monday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Tuesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Wednesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Thursday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Friday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Renters Reviews and Ratings

    2.9
    3 Renters Reviews
    ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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    • Horrible all around

      July 2, 2017
      This place is in desperate need of a permanent security guard. For six months there was one and the thefts, break-ins, and bloody tampons in the stairwell (true story) went way down. Then they took the guard away and it all started again. There were fights in the hallways, more break-ins, screaming matches, and a very big problem of people breaking into the storage units to sleep in them and then steal things. Oh, and CHECK THE BASEMENT FAR WALL. There is mold growing everywhere and water that ...
      never goes away. The management people are never in the office when they say they will be, and if they are they often sit there with the lights off and the door locked so no one can come in. The windows don't open very far and you are not allowed to do anything to make them open further so there is very little, if any, air flow. Every year it took them longer and longer to turn on the air, and then it only worked for half the apartments and would take them at least a month and several tries to get the air to start working. Oh and the elevator is always broken. Always.
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    • They're good at hiding the bad

      July 2, 2017
      The price is right, the location is okay (if a bit noisy and crowded), but that's about all this building has going for it. The basement is flooded all the time. They will tell you the water rises a bit when it rains like it's no big deal. They are lying. There are at least two spots in a wall that has been eroding away for years that always have a steady stream of water pouring onto the floor, regardless of weather. Because of this water, and their complete lack of interest to do anything about ...
      it, there are several problems. First problem is the water itself. There is always, ALWAYS standing water by the far wall. It often spreads to the second to last row of storage units- further if there's been a heavy rain. This water comes into contact with the wooden storage unit doors, and then the doors no longer work. They become warped, covered in mold, and begin crumbling from the bottom up. If you're going to use the storage unit, put everything you own up on shelves. Mold, algae, and fungus are growing rampant in the water and on the rotting doors. They will tell you the green tint is a chemical they add to the water. Once again, they are lying. If you're considering moving in here, ask to see the entire basement and not just the clean section by the elevator. Speaking of the elevator- if you have anything that makes it hard for you to climb stairs, do not live here. The elevator was broken more than it worked in the two years that I lived here. At least twice a week they send for a repairman who pokes around, says the elevator needs to be replaced, and then is back in a few days when it once again stops working. It's been known to just quit while people are in it. Now that leads me to the management. I know it's not entirely their fault of course, but this does need to be mentioned. They are never in the office during the posted office hours. Ever. This is also never an explanation. They're just simply not there.
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    • Crane Ordway Apartments

      August 12, 2015
      The apartments downtown St. Paul is very convenient for transportation. I have a studio apartment. Great set up. The walls are too thin, and there is concrete floors and wooden cabinets. Having no carpet sometimes mean you have to dust and sweep almost every other day. Comes with refrigerator, and oven and all utilities included except electricity. Sometimes you can smell smoke very strongly in your bathroom but not often. Laundry room cards and a workout room and party room.
      Review from Apartments.com

    Nearby Schools

    Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

    St. Paul Public
    1000 Walsh Street
    Public School - Grades 5-8 (486 Students)
    In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
    2/10

    John A.JOHNSON Achievement Plus Elementary

    St. Paul Public
    740 York Avenue
    Public School - Grades PK-5 (265 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Crane Ordway Apartments.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Guthrie Theater

    818 South 2nd Street
    17 minute drive / 8.34 miles away

    Target Field

    900 South 5th Street
    18 minute drive / 8.42 miles away

    Foshay Tower

    821 Marquette Avenue South
    19 minute drive / 9.05 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    1180 Arcade St
    4 minute drive / 2.21 miles away

    Target

    1744 Suburban Ave
    6 minute drive / 2.98 miles away

    Goodwill

    1239 University Ave W
    6 minute drive / 3.06 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Metropolitan State University

    700 E Seventh St
    2 minute drive / 0.95 miles away

    Saint Paul College

    235 Marshall Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.05 miles away

    Concordia University-Saint Paul

    1282 Concordia Ave
    6 minute drive / 3.24 miles away

    Groceries

    Cub Foods

    1440 University Ave
    7 minute drive / 3.47 miles away

    Aldi

    2350 Rice St
    9 minute drive / 4.31 miles away

    Hospitals

    Regions Hospital

    640 Jackson Street
    1 minute drive / 0.48 miles away

    St. Joseph's Hospital

    45 West 10th Street
    1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away

    Gillette Children's Specialty Hospital

    200 University Avenue East
    1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

    Military Bases

    Fort Snelling Military Reservation

    14 minute drive / 6.75 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Como Zoo

    1225 Estabrook Drive
    7 minute drive / 3.69 miles away

    Powderhorn Park

    3400 15th Ave. S
    17 minute drive / 8.04 miles away

    Loring Park

    1382 Willow St.
    20 minute drive / 9.48 miles away

    Crane Ordway Apartments has 4 parks within 9.8 miles, including Como Zoo, Powderhorn Park, Loring Park, and The Grand Rounds.

    Shopping Centers

    Gilbert Square

    162 W Pennsylvania Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.09 miles away

    International Plaza

    422 W University Ave
    4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away

    North End Center

    945-955 Rice St
    4 minute drive / 1.57 miles away

    Crane Ordway Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.8 miles.

    Transit Stations

    VA Medical Center Station-Hiawatha Line

    Veterans Dr
    13 minute drive / 6.39 miles away

    46th Street Station-Hiawatha Line

    4556 Hiawatha Ave
    14 minute drive / 6.67 miles away

    38th Street Station-Hiawatha Line

    3761 Hiawatha Ave
    14 minute drive / 6.9 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    St. Paul Studio Apartments $1,208$640$1,760
    St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,449$699$2,700
    St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,742$469$5,795
    St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,999$495$4,595
    St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,498$535$5,016
    St. Paul 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,223$2,800$3,695

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